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| ===== Alabama ===== | ===== Alabama ===== |
| * **Fairhope** city code says "it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep in an automobile, van, truck, camper, trailer, or other vehicle of any kind or nature within the corporate limits”... between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.((https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=22510)) | * **Fairhope** city code says "it shall be unlawful for any person to sleep in an automobile, van, truck, camper, trailer, or other vehicle of any kind or nature within the corporate limits”... between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 p.m.((https://www.fairhopeal.gov/home/showdocument?id=22510)) |
| | * **Homewood** bans "bans sleeping in vehicles or bathing on public property"((https://www.wbrc.com/2025/10/14/city-homewood-passes-new-ordinance-regulating-homeless-encampments/)) |
| * **Huntsville** "outlawed sleeping inside vehicles parked along public roads"((https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2019/08/why-did-fairhope-make-sleeping-in-vehicles-illegal.html)) | * **Huntsville** "outlawed sleeping inside vehicles parked along public roads"((https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2019/08/why-did-fairhope-make-sleeping-in-vehicles-illegal.html)) |
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| * **Costa Mesa** forbids sleeping in vehicles, and window coverings must be open giving full view of interior.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/6o8vax/just_got_ticketed_last_in_costa_mesa_ca/)),((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Costa Mesa** forbids sleeping in vehicles, and window coverings must be open giving full view of interior.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/6o8vax/just_got_ticketed_last_in_costa_mesa_ca/)),((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| * **Citrus Heights** includes sleeping in passenger vehicles in its anti-camping ordinance.((https://citrusheightssentinel.com/2024/09/14/citrus-heights-council-changes-course-votes-for-full-ban-on-camping-in-vehicles/)) | * **Citrus Heights** includes sleeping in passenger vehicles in its anti-camping ordinance.((https://citrusheightssentinel.com/2024/09/14/citrus-heights-council-changes-course-votes-for-full-ban-on-camping-in-vehicles/)) |
| | * in **Dana Point** "it is unlawful for any person to occupy for the purpose of sleeping or living, any motor vehicle or trailer (as defined by the California Vehicle Code or the Dana Point Municipal Code) or camping gear or apparatus, located in any public park, parking lot or public place or on any public street between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m"((https://www.picketfencemedia.com/danapointtimes/danapointtimes/eye-on-dp/city-council-reviews-ordinance-banning-sleeping-in-vehicles/article_cca4b6b5-941e-4736-a87e-2da263a7fce5.html)) |
| * in **Del Norte county** "overnight camping is prohibited in the following areas: The mouth of the Smith River; the Point St. George access area; Never Dying Redwood; Pyke Field sports complex; Bertsch Oceanview Park; Hunter Creek Park; Klamath Townsite Park; Klamath Community Park; the Klamath Townsite boat launch facility and the Klamath Glen boat ramp."((https://wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com/2021/jun/24/del-norte-supervisors-discuss-overnight-parking-so/)) | * in **Del Norte county** "overnight camping is prohibited in the following areas: The mouth of the Smith River; the Point St. George access area; Never Dying Redwood; Pyke Field sports complex; Bertsch Oceanview Park; Hunter Creek Park; Klamath Townsite Park; Klamath Community Park; the Klamath Townsite boat launch facility and the Klamath Glen boat ramp."((https://wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com/2021/jun/24/del-norte-supervisors-discuss-overnight-parking-so/)) |
| * **Dixon** passed an ordinance on July 2 enforcing overnight parking rules between 2:30 and 6 a.m., specifically for park-and-ride lots.((https://www.independentvoice.com/2024/07/23/498946/new-parking-law-in-effect)) | * **Dixon** passed an ordinance on July 2 enforcing overnight parking rules between 2:30 and 6 a.m., specifically for park-and-ride lots.((https://www.independentvoice.com/2024/07/23/498946/new-parking-law-in-effect)) |
| * **Irvine** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Irvine** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| * **Laguna Niguel** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Laguna Niguel** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| * **Lompoc** probihits "overnight parking of recreational vehicles on city streets without a permit. Permits will only be issued to city residents".((https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/lompoc-council-prohibits-overnight-recreational-vehicle-parking-without-permit/article_ef32cbde-f2bd-542f-81a9-b9de299dd0cd.html)) The previous law nammed "overnight parking between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in... the 300 block of North Ninth Street, Industrial Way, and Chestnut Court."((https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/lompoc-city-council-approves-overnight-parking-ban-in-two-areas)) | * **Lompoc** probihits "overnight parking of recreational vehicles on city streets without a permit. Permits will only be issued to city residents".((https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/lompoc-council-prohibits-overnight-recreational-vehicle-parking-without-permit/article_ef32cbde-f2bd-542f-81a9-b9de299dd0cd.html)) The previous law nammed "overnight parking between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. in... the 300 block of North Ninth Street, Industrial Way, and Chestnut Court."((https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/lompoc-city-council-approves-overnight-parking-ban-in-two-areas)) The law was later "tightened".((https://www.santamariasun.com/news-2/lompoc-tightens-its-overnight-parking-rules/)) |
| * **Long Beach** forbids parking oversized vehicles (including RVs) on residential streets, starting in 2018.((http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=35731)) | * **Long Beach** forbids parking oversized vehicles (including RVs) on residential streets, starting in 2018.((http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=35731)) |
| * **Los Angeles** | * **Los Angeles** |
| * **San Clemente** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **San Clemente** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| * **San Diego** forbids dwelling 9p-6a, and dwelling at any time within 500' of residences or schools. The statute lays out factors which might be construed to represent dwelling.((http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter08/Ch08Art06Division01.pdf)) \\ Note: SD repealed the original ban in February 2019((https://www.courthousenews.com/socal-repeal-of-vehicle-habitation-ordinance-signals-change-on-homelessness-criminalization/)) and passed a new one in May 2019. | * **San Diego** forbids dwelling 9p-6a, and dwelling at any time within 500' of residences or schools. The statute lays out factors which might be construed to represent dwelling.((http://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter08/Ch08Art06Division01.pdf)) \\ Note: SD repealed the original ban in February 2019((https://www.courthousenews.com/socal-repeal-of-vehicle-habitation-ordinance-signals-change-on-homelessness-criminalization/)) and passed a new one in May 2019. |
| * **San Francisco** prohibits overnight sleeping in vehicles.((http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-sleep-in-your-vehicle/)) In addition: | * **San Francisco** prohibits overnight sleeping in vehicles((http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-sleep-in-your-vehicle/)) and parking RVs for more than two hours.((https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-supervisors-approve-two-124042044.html)) In addition: |
| * It also forbids RVs (and vehicles over 22' long or 7' tall) from parking on the street from midnight to 6am where posted.((https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/oversize-vehicle-overnight-parking-restriction)) | * It also forbids RVs (and vehicles over 22' long or 7' tall) from parking on the street from midnight to 6am where posted.((https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/oversize-vehicle-overnight-parking-restriction)) |
| * SF bans RV parking in the Portola area.((https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/SF-bans-RV-parking-overnight-in-the-Portola-13592584.php)) | * SF bans RV parking in the Portola area.((https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/SF-bans-RV-parking-overnight-in-the-Portola-13592584.php)) |
| * In **Santa Rosa** RVs and oversized vehicles will "not be allowed on streets, alleys or city lots 12-5 a.m."((https://santacruzlocal.org/2021/11/09/rv-parking-limits-adopted-in-santa-cruz/)) Oversize vehicles” are vehicles or trailers at least 20 feet long. Vehicles that are at least 8 feet tall and 7 feet wide also are considered oversize. See article for Safe Parking options. | * In **Santa Rosa** RVs and oversized vehicles will "not be allowed on streets, alleys or city lots 12-5 a.m."((https://santacruzlocal.org/2021/11/09/rv-parking-limits-adopted-in-santa-cruz/)) Oversize vehicles” are vehicles or trailers at least 20 feet long. Vehicles that are at least 8 feet tall and 7 feet wide also are considered oversize. See article for Safe Parking options. |
| * **Saratoga** law states "RVs, boats and commercial trailers longer than 20 feet or taller than 8 feet cannot be parked in residential areas between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. for more than 72 consecutive hours...These vehicles must be moved at least a mile away within that time frame to be code compliant."((https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2022/10/27/saratogas-new-rv-boat-ordinance-switches-up-parking-compliance/)) | * **Saratoga** law states "RVs, boats and commercial trailers longer than 20 feet or taller than 8 feet cannot be parked in residential areas between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. for more than 72 consecutive hours...These vehicles must be moved at least a mile away within that time frame to be code compliant."((https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2022/10/27/saratogas-new-rv-boat-ordinance-switches-up-parking-compliance/)) |
| | * **Sausalito** bans parking on street for >72 hours, and also "possessing inside or on a vehicle items that are not associated with ordinary vehicle use, such as a sleeping bag, bedroll, blanket, sheet, pillow, kitchen utensils, cookware, or cooking equipment, or obscuring some or all of the vehicles windows."((https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sausalito-tightens-decades-old-vehicle-habitation-ban/ar-AA1MYGqK)) |
| * **Seal Beach** requires a permit to park oversize vehicles on city streets, and cannot remain in place for more than 72hrs. Unattached trailers are not permitted.((https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-permits-and-motor-homes-in-seal-beach/)) Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited from 9pm - 9am.((https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-about-parking-restrictions-for-recreational-vehicles/)) | * **Seal Beach** requires a permit to park oversize vehicles on city streets, and cannot remain in place for more than 72hrs. Unattached trailers are not permitted.((https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-permits-and-motor-homes-in-seal-beach/)) Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited from 9pm - 9am.((https://www.sunnews.org/briefing-room-about-parking-restrictions-for-recreational-vehicles/)) |
| * **Sebastopol** has extensive rules about parking RVs in the city. See [[https://sebastopol.municipal.codes/SMC/10.76.040|the language of the law]]. | * **Sebastopol** has extensive rules about parking RVs in the city. See [[https://sebastopol.municipal.codes/SMC/10.76.040|the language of the law]]. |
| * **Tustin** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) | * **Tustin** prohibits sleeping in cars.((http://www.ocregister.com/news/sleeping-341606-schmutz-council.html)) |
| | * **Ventura County** prohibits vehicular camping near some agriculural areas.((https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/county-takes-stand-on-overnight-parking/0)) |
| * **Victorville** Ordinance No. 2445 says it is unlawful to camp on "Any Street; Any Park; Any Open Space; Any Waterway, including any portion of the Mojave Riverbed Area; Any Public Area, or Any Public Parking Lot".((https://www.vvng.com/city-of-victorville-approves-new-ordinance-to-address-homelessness-and-ensure-public-safety/)),((https://victorvilleca.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=48489&meetingTemplateType=2)) | * **Victorville** Ordinance No. 2445 says it is unlawful to camp on "Any Street; Any Park; Any Open Space; Any Waterway, including any portion of the Mojave Riverbed Area; Any Public Area, or Any Public Parking Lot".((https://www.vvng.com/city-of-victorville-approves-new-ordinance-to-address-homelessness-and-ensure-public-safety/)),((https://victorvilleca.primegov.com/meetings/ItemWithTemplateType?id=48489&meetingTemplateType=2)) |
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| * in **Aurora** "Recreational Vehicles cannot be parked on the public right-of-way for more than 24 hours during any seven-day period, lengthening the limit from five days. They must stay off the public right-of-way at least 72 hours when they move. Moving from one public right-of-way spot to another is not a defense for violating the ordinance."((https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/3204606057524-aurora-cracks-down-on-illegally-parked-semi-trucks-and-rvs-as-well-as-broken-down-cars)) | * in **Aurora** "Recreational Vehicles cannot be parked on the public right-of-way for more than 24 hours during any seven-day period, lengthening the limit from five days. They must stay off the public right-of-way at least 72 hours when they move. Moving from one public right-of-way spot to another is not a defense for violating the ordinance."((https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/3204606057524-aurora-cracks-down-on-illegally-parked-semi-trucks-and-rvs-as-well-as-broken-down-cars)) |
| * in **Buena Vista** "It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in any public park or recreation area or upon any public property, or to set up a tent, shack, recreational/camping vehicle, camping vehicle or any other shelter upon such property for such purpose within the town"((http://www.chaffeecountytimes.com/legals/town-of-buena-vista-colorado-ordinance-no/article_a982cf64-5ff9-11ea-b309-e7b34250348d.html)) | * in **Buena Vista** "It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in any public park or recreation area or upon any public property, or to set up a tent, shack, recreational/camping vehicle, camping vehicle or any other shelter upon such property for such purpose within the town"((http://www.chaffeecountytimes.com/legals/town-of-buena-vista-colorado-ordinance-no/article_a982cf64-5ff9-11ea-b309-e7b34250348d.html)) |
| * **Colorado Springs** extended the county ban below to include all public streets.((https://gazette.com/news/city-council-bans-rvs-from-colorado-springs-streets/article_77f8fbb0-fd6e-11e8-90c4-7b1229893ce2.html)),((https://gazette.com/news/rv-owners-must-move-or-face-tickets-as-colorado-springs/article_e55d99a4-8257-11e9-88a9-e7d33261e563.html)) | * **Colorado Springs** extended the county ban below to include all public streets.((https://gazette.com/news/city-council-bans-rvs-from-colorado-springs-streets/article_77f8fbb0-fd6e-11e8-90c4-7b1229893ce2.html)),((https://gazette.com/news/rv-owners-must-move-or-face-tickets-as-colorado-springs/article_e55d99a4-8257-11e9-88a9-e7d33261e563.html)) In addition, "...the Colorado Springs City Council voted 7-2 to adopt a new municipal ordinance that makes living in a vehicle illegal on public property."((https://gazette.com/2026/02/24/vehicle-camping-now-illegal-in-colorado-springs-city-council-decides-after-another-impassioned-session/)) |
| * **Denver** RVs >22' can only park for 24hrs on public right of ways in residential areas. In other areas the limit is 72hrs.((https://pagosadailypost.com/2021/11/24/denverites-not-pleased-with-homeless-living-in-vehicles/)) | * **Denver** RVs >22' can only park for 24hrs on public right of ways in residential areas. In other areas the limit is 72hrs.((https://pagosadailypost.com/2021/11/24/denverites-not-pleased-with-homeless-living-in-vehicles/)) |
| * In **El Paso county** (which includes **Colorado Springs**), RVs may not be parked on public roads.((http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/people-living-in-vehicles-el-paso-county-roads/)) | * In **El Paso county** (which includes **Colorado Springs**), RVs may not be parked on public roads.((http://www.denverpost.com/2017/12/14/people-living-in-vehicles-el-paso-county-roads/)) |
| ===== Delaware ===== | ===== Delaware ===== |
| * In **Aston** it is illegal to sleep or live in a vehicle.((http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20171130/today-in-history-nov-30-2017)) | * In **Aston** it is illegal to sleep or live in a vehicle.((http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20171130/today-in-history-nov-30-2017)) |
| | * in **Fenwick** it is "unlawful for any person to live, dwell, cook, sleep, change clothes or use toilet facilities inside any vehicle"((https://ecode360.com/15705466#8868833)) |
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| ===== Florida ===== | ===== Florida ===== |
| * **Atlantic Beach** forbids camping, sleeping, and lodging in public spaces.((https://www.wokv.com/news/local/atlantic-beach-passed-ordinance-that-bans-sleeping-camping-public-spaces/QRCVP6J3KJBFHPBRRZWDAK2S3A/)) The law appears to be aimed at the traditionally homeless but may affect 'dwellers. | * **Atlantic Beach** forbids camping, sleeping, and lodging in public spaces.((https://www.wokv.com/news/local/atlantic-beach-passed-ordinance-that-bans-sleeping-camping-public-spaces/QRCVP6J3KJBFHPBRRZWDAK2S3A/)) The law appears to be aimed at the traditionally homeless but may affect 'dwellers. |
| * in **Boca Grande** on Gasparilla Island, "RV parking is now allowed only on the east side of E. Railroad Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets... [and] is not allowed anywhere else on the island."((https://bocabeacon.com/news/parking-ordinance-amendment-adopted-by-lee-county-commissioners-at-regular-meeting-on-tuesday/)) | * in **Boca Grande** on Gasparilla Island, "RV parking is now allowed only on the east side of E. Railroad Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets... [and] is not allowed anywhere else on the island."((https://bocabeacon.com/news/parking-ordinance-amendment-adopted-by-lee-county-commissioners-at-regular-meeting-on-tuesday/)) |
| | * **Gulfport** prohibits cooking in vehicles.((https://thegabber.com/gulfports-no-cooking-in-cars-ordinance-could-deter-van-lifers/)) |
| | * **New Smyrna Beach** bans sleeping in public (including vehicles) "between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.".(()) |
| * in **Sarasota** " No overnight RV Parking is permitted, and vehicles need to fit within the allowed parking spaces." The city website goes on to say: "Please Note: The city works very hard at protecting public access to parking spaces through. City of Sarasota Parking Code 33-118 prohibits a parker from relocating from one space to another on that block or any other block within one block radius in any direction for the ordinal parking space, including both sides of the relevant streets…" ((https://www.sarasotafl.gov/our-city/parking-information/on-street-parking)) | * in **Sarasota** " No overnight RV Parking is permitted, and vehicles need to fit within the allowed parking spaces." The city website goes on to say: "Please Note: The city works very hard at protecting public access to parking spaces through. City of Sarasota Parking Code 33-118 prohibits a parker from relocating from one space to another on that block or any other block within one block radius in any direction for the ordinal parking space, including both sides of the relevant streets…" ((https://www.sarasotafl.gov/our-city/parking-information/on-street-parking)) |
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| * **Dixon** prohibits "parking a vehicle overnight for the purposes of sleeping or otherwise using the vehicle for public camping"((https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2024/11/21/dixon-city-council-approves-ordinance-to-ban-sleeping-and-camping-in-public-spaces/)) | * **Dixon** prohibits "parking a vehicle overnight for the purposes of sleeping or otherwise using the vehicle for public camping"((https://www.shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/2024/11/21/dixon-city-council-approves-ordinance-to-ban-sleeping-and-camping-in-public-spaces/)) |
| * **East Peoria** bans camping and sleeping on public property and "includes whether a place incorporates the use of a tent, shack, other structure, or a vehicle as a temporary or permanent place of residence. It also defines campsite as a place where any material used as bedding is on site, along with a place for a fire or stove, used as a place to maintain a temporary or permanent place to live."((https://wmbdradio.com/2024/09/04/east-peoria-amends-public-property-camping-ordinance/)) | * **East Peoria** bans camping and sleeping on public property and "includes whether a place incorporates the use of a tent, shack, other structure, or a vehicle as a temporary or permanent place of residence. It also defines campsite as a place where any material used as bedding is on site, along with a place for a fire or stove, used as a place to maintain a temporary or permanent place to live."((https://wmbdradio.com/2024/09/04/east-peoria-amends-public-property-camping-ordinance/)) |
| | * **Jacksonville** has banned public camping.((https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/jacksonville-gets-no-camping-ordinance-doubt-21342778.php)) The vehicle section specifically bans "public vehicle[s] on any property under the jurisdiction of the City for the purpose of Public Camping, for two consecutive hours without permission from the City Council, between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m.." |
| * In **Sandwich City** it is illegal to park an RV or trailer on a public street((http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2017/09/13/sandwich-bans-rvs-trailers-truck-tractors-from-parking-on-public-streets/ad3nm56/)) | * In **Sandwich City** it is illegal to park an RV or trailer on a public street((http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2017/09/13/sandwich-bans-rvs-trailers-truck-tractors-from-parking-on-public-streets/ad3nm56/)) |
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| | * **Hagerstown** banned sleeping or lodging "in any public space, including... City streets, parking lots, and parking decks... vehicles parked in public spaces."((https://dailyvoice.com/md/hagerstown/hagerstown-bans-sleeping-in-public-jail-500-fines-possible-for-campers/)) |
| * In **Ocean City** it is against to law to "sleep in a car"((https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2020/06/17/ocean-city-ordinance-violation-leads-drug-gun-charges/3208936001/)) | * In **Ocean City** it is against to law to "sleep in a car"((https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2020/06/17/ocean-city-ordinance-violation-leads-drug-gun-charges/3208936001/)) |
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| * **Greenville** prohibits parking on Main Street from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m..((https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Greenville-approved-new-parking-restrictions-47583190)) | * **Greenville** prohibits parking on Main Street from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m..((https://www.ledgertranscript.com/Greenville-approved-new-parking-restrictions-47583190)) |
| * **Lebanon** forbids overnight camping.((http://www.vnews.com/City-Council-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-Overnight-Parking-Camping-Ordinance-Lebanon-NH-6751506)) | * **Lebanon** forbids overnight camping.((http://www.vnews.com/City-Council-Holds-Public-Hearing-on-Overnight-Parking-Camping-Ordinance-Lebanon-NH-6751506)) |
| | * **Rye** prohibits camping overnight.((https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2025/12/19/rye-bans-overnight-parking-camping-issues-beach/87811551007/, partial article behind paywall)) |
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| ===== Texas ===== | ===== Texas ===== |
| | * **Allen** prohibits "parking of a motor vehicle, motor home, or trailer for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy."((https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/collin-county/extremely-concerning-allen-passes-ban-sleeping-or-camping-in-public-spaces-prompting-concern-from-nonprofit/287-1b3e7927-7e0c-42f7-a30f-71304ddbaae5)) |
| * **Copperas Cove** bans "[RV parking] on the city streets. Period"((http://kdhnews.com/news/local/cove-hosts-public-meeting-on-parking-ordinance/article_2c272666-e2b4-11e6-8d1a-b78d65a6b4be.html)) | * **Copperas Cove** bans "[RV parking] on the city streets. Period"((http://kdhnews.com/news/local/cove-hosts-public-meeting-on-parking-ordinance/article_2c272666-e2b4-11e6-8d1a-b78d65a6b4be.html)) |
| * **Fort Stockton** code says it is “unlawful to park any vehicle, truck, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, or other type of delivery truck with a load carrying capacity of more than one (1) ton on any street or alley within the city limits..."((http://www.newswest9.com/2018/11/22/new-ordinance-restricts-parking-fort-stockton/)) | * **Fort Stockton** code says it is “unlawful to park any vehicle, truck, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, or other type of delivery truck with a load carrying capacity of more than one (1) ton on any street or alley within the city limits..."((http://www.newswest9.com/2018/11/22/new-ordinance-restricts-parking-fort-stockton/)) |
| * **Roanoke** (city) forbids "the use of any city-owned street, sidewalk, alley, other public rights-of-way for living accommodation activities such as sleeping or lying down, and making preparations to sleep (including the laying down of bedding, sleeping bag, or other sleeping matter, for the purpose of sleeping) or storing personal belongings or making any fire or using any tent or shelter or other structure".((https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/12/06/roanoke-city-council-passes-ordinance-banning-people-from-sleeping-on-sidewalks/)) | * **Roanoke** (city) forbids "the use of any city-owned street, sidewalk, alley, other public rights-of-way for living accommodation activities such as sleeping or lying down, and making preparations to sleep (including the laying down of bedding, sleeping bag, or other sleeping matter, for the purpose of sleeping) or storing personal belongings or making any fire or using any tent or shelter or other structure".((https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/12/06/roanoke-city-council-passes-ordinance-banning-people-from-sleeping-on-sidewalks/)) |
| * **Roanoke County** forbids sleeping in vehicles, or "sleeping in recreational vehicles outside of established campgrounds".((https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article226200360.html)) Another source says Roanoke County Code 13-14 “makes it illegal for people to sleep in their cars and subjects them to warrantless seizures and searches by police and a fine of $250".((https://www.wnd.com/2019/04/drivers-threatened-with-250-fine-for-sleeping-in-car/)) | * **Roanoke County** forbids sleeping in vehicles, or "sleeping in recreational vehicles outside of established campgrounds".((https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/article226200360.html)) Another source says Roanoke County Code 13-14 “makes it illegal for people to sleep in their cars and subjects them to warrantless seizures and searches by police and a fine of $250".((https://www.wnd.com/2019/04/drivers-threatened-with-250-fine-for-sleeping-in-car/)) |
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| | * **Morgantown** forbids public camping, including on city streets.((https://morgantownwv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6119/Ordinance_2024-29---Camping-on-Public-Property-AMENDED---Voted-to-not-repeal-on-April-29-2025-ballot?bidId=)) It does not specifically forbid stealth camping in vehicles but does refer to "camping paraphenalia" as evidence of camping. |
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| * In **Anacortes** police say it is illegal to sleep in a vehicle within city limits.((http://www.goanacortes.com/law_and_order/article_1c13ea5e-8776-11e7-b5a3-ef22d0941c6a.html)) RV parking is limited to 24 hours.((https://kgmi.com/news/007700-health-department-updates-biotoxin-warnings-for-whatcom-county-shellfish-harvesting/)) | * In **Anacortes** police say it is illegal to sleep in a vehicle within city limits.((http://www.goanacortes.com/law_and_order/article_1c13ea5e-8776-11e7-b5a3-ef22d0941c6a.html)) RV parking is limited to 24 hours.((https://kgmi.com/news/007700-health-department-updates-biotoxin-warnings-for-whatcom-county-shellfish-harvesting/)) |
